Our Therapists
Compass Physical Therapy was founded by Dr. J. Alexander Sheridan, PT, DPT. His vision for Compass PT is to deliver high quality physical therapy services for all individuals that live and work on Long Island. Compass PT is committed to individualized, personal one-on-one care to patients of all ages and physical restrictions, functional limitations and impairments by utilizing the most up to date evidence based practice guidelines and state of the art devices/equipment. We provide all kinds of services such as rehabilitation, injury recovery and prevention, maintenance and general health and wellness.
Dr. Sheridan is focused on achieving an individual's optimal performance and believes high quality, individualized care is the way to accomplish this. Taking the time to effectively communicate and engage with the patient will produce progress and achieve goals. Compass PT is focused on patient satisfaction, outcomes, and the importance of functional based movement. At Compass PT, our goal is to encourage/achieve movement to produce a long, healthy and pain free lifestyle.
Dr. J. Alexander Sheridan, PT, DPT
Founder & Head Physical Therapist
Dr. Sheridan is the owner and head physical therapist of Compass Physical Therapy. Dr. Sheridan graduated with honors from Utica College with his doctor of physical therapy (DPT). He also received his bachelor of science in health studies from Utica College in 2014 with the qualifications to transition into the college’s physical therapy program. He was a four-year collegiate athlete, playing soccer for the Utica College men’s soccer team. He continued his passion for the game by volunteering as an assistant coach while completing his doctorate program.
Since graduating, he has worked in an outpatient setting with interests in sports medicine, sports injury prevention, and post-operative rehabilitation. Alex believes society can be transformed by giving patients the opportunity to attain their optimal function. In his free time, Dr. Sheridan enjoys traveling with his wife, Elizabeth, playing with his dog Lulu, and partaking in beach volleyball and pickup basketball.
Dr. Monisha George, PT, DPT, CSCS
Physical Therapist
Monisha George is a New York State Licensed Physical Therapist who received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from SUNY Upstate Medical University in 2018. Monisha has worked in a variety of orthopedic settings and has a vast skill set in providing manual therapy and prescribing exercise for orthopedic conditions of all age groups and backgrounds. Her areas of special interest include geriatrics, neurology, and women’s health.
Monisha strongly believes in the “biopsychosocial” approach to treating patients, in which therapy goes well beyond following a constructed treatment protocol. In her past experiences, she has found that the greatest progress among patients has also come from targeting and adapting lifestyle choices that better promote healing and enhanced physiology of the body. She examines patients with a more holistic approach. In her free time, Monisha loves traveling, cooking (and eating), and partaking in yoga classes. She also enjoys spending time with friends and family, and thrives on making people happy.
Dr. Kaitlyn Cohen, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Kaitlyn is a New York State licensed physical therapist and a proud new member of the Compass Physical Therapy team. She earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Northeastern University in Boston, MA in 2013.
With experience across a variety of clinical settings, Kaitlyn holds a special interest in pediatric and orthopedic physical therapy. She is passionate about helping patients and their families reach their goals and return to the activities they love.
Kaitlyn has been published as an expert contributor in Pregnancy and Newborn Magazine and on Motherly. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their three daughters — often cheering them on from the sidelines of their sporting events!
Lola
Lulu
Emotional Support Animal
Emotional Support Animal
Lola is our beautiful golden doodle who loves coming to the clinic and providing love and support to all patients. She also just as equally loves receiving pets and attention from everyone. Her hobbies and interests include hunting for balls of all colors and sizes, snacking on bananas and peanut butter, receiving head scratches, and most of all, spending time with her "Moe Ma" and family.
LuLu is an emotional support mini golden doodle and Dr. Alex’s favorite therapy assistant. She enjoys spending her time around people, and if invited, she will gladly join your session and lay right by your side. Throw her a ball, and you’ve made a new best friend for life.
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